Charles Joguet - Chinon Les Charmes blanc 2021
93/100
James Suckling
91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
90/100
Robert Parker
"A bright white wine—this Chenin is of exceptional purity."
“A superb white Chinon with a subtle nose of spiced apples, dried pears, white flowers, and wet stones. Medium-bodied with brilliant acidity. Dense, concentrated, and full-bodied. Well-balanced and harmonious, with a mineral backbone at its core. Nicely structured and charming, with a long finish.” (James Suckling 2023).
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Eye
Straw yellow
Nose
Aromas of smoke, white fruits, orchard fruits, and flint
Palate
Silky, beautifully balanced, well-structured, with mineral notes and a long finish
Serve
At 10°-11°C
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a lovely seafood platter, fish, white meat, or sushi...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100
Rated estate (2025 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
For Anne-Charlotte Genet, the pursuit of perfectly balanced tannins that are smooth and seamless is the key to producing wines that are enjoyable both young and aged. The result is a range of captivating wines that embody charm, complexity, sensuality, and great refinement. With a rare insight into the vineyard and the winemaking process, this estate represents the very best of the Chinon region.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Aged one-third in new barrels and two-thirds in used barrels, the 2021 Les Charmes Blanc exudes aromas of smoke, white fruit, flint, and orchard fruit, followed by a medium-bodied, silky, and well-balanced palate, complemented by bright acidity and a long citrus finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Founded in 1957 by Charles Joguet in Sazilly, on the left bank of the Vienne River, this estate has returned to the top of the Chinon appellation—a testament to the team overseeing winemaking and the vineyards, selected by owner Jacques Genet. They maintain a high standard of excellence, given the estate’s size. Above all, the winemakers have revived a vibrant spirit of freshness in their great Cabernets, which are unique in that they are grown on northeast-facing slopes. Few Loire estates possess such essential flagship wines: Clos de la Dioterie (2 hectares of 80-year-old vines on clay-limestone soils, northeast-facing, in Sazilly), Clos du Chêne Vert (2 hectares in the town of Chinon, southwest-facing, steep slope, clay-limestone and flinty clay), Les Varennes du Grand Clos (4.5 hectares in Sazilly), aged eighteen months in barrels then ten months in bottles before release. As for the entry-level cuvées, they succeed in making Cabernet Franc accessible and refined, without losing the terroir’s character. This is a great quality! These modern Cabernet Francs, both refined and deep, achieve the remarkable feat of remaining approachable, as seen in the 2019, 2020, and now 2021 vintages—among the most ambitious in the Loire!
Wine Enthusiast
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A superb white Chinon with a subtle nose of spiced apples, dried pears, white flowers, and wet stones. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Dense, concentrated, and full-bodied. Well-balanced and harmonious, with a mineral backbone at its core. Neatly structured and charming, with a long finish. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink now or for aging.
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